Yummy Couscous Salad Recipe
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Yummy Couscous Salad

By: Suzanne 
"This is a quick and easy salad to prepare and it tastes great!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (37)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup creamy salad dressing
  • 1/4 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 cup couscous
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 red onion, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/3 cup chopped parsley
  • 1/3 cup raisins
  • 1/3 cup toasted and sliced almonds
  • 1/2 cup canned chickpeas, drained

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, blend creamy salad dressing, yogurt, cumin, salt and pepper. Cover, and place in the refrigerator 1 hour, or until chilled.
  2. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in couscous, and coat with butter. Stir in water, reduce heat, and a simmer, covered, until all water is absorbed, about 5-10 minutes.
  3. Mix couscous, red onion, red bell pepper, parsley, raisins, almonds and chickpeas into the creamy salad dressing mixture. Cover, and chill in the refrigerator until serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 247 | Total Fat: 12.2g | Cholesterol: 13mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 27, 2005 by 3BadBoxers   view full review
I gave it a five star rating as long as you make some adjustments - particularly, use 1 cup...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2003 by QUAKERJULES   view full review
This was a really yummy recipe. I used FF ranch dressing and FF yogurt. I also used whole...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2003 by Jennifer   view full review
I served this as a warm side dish instead of as a salad. I replaced the red onions with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2003 by CORKY21122112   view full review
We go on frequent picnics here in Sydney Australia with the same group of friends and they...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2003 by LISA PERLOS   view full review
This was a really tasty recipe. It definitely needs to be completely chilled so make ahead. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2004 by MOSCHOPDINES   view full review
Quite delicious! Variations: I used sundried tomato couscous, 1/2 c. firm tofu, pine nuts...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2003 by MST3K   view full review
Couscous is always quick so it's great when we're pressed for time. I was thrilled to find...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2003 by CHERYL V.   view full review
This salad tasted great! I used only half a red pepper and half the onion and it was still a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2003 by CHRISTINE1906   view full review
Thanks for this recipe! I have made it twice- the first time I only added 1/2 an onion and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2003 by PSYCHOCOOK   view full review
Great! Great! Yummy indeed. Although I must say that it's not quite as quick as others have...

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